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Coniston Country Fair
At Coniston Hall, Coniston Cumbria From 11.30 am Set in a stunning setting on the shores of Coniston Water, Coniston Country Fair is a traditional Lakeland Show offering visitors an enthralling insight into traditional Cumbrian Life. The show attracts thousands of visitors and locals alike each year and there is something for everyone with shows for Fell Foxhounds, Terriers, Beagles and Lurchers. Farming is represented with shows for Herdwick Sheep and Sheepdogs as well as traditional Cumbrian Walking Sticks. Traditional Cumbrian Sports are represented with a competition of Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling and a Fell Race takes place from the show field to the top of the mighty Coniston Old Man and back following a route which would take the normal visitor most of the day to complete, these athletes run the course in under an hour. Terrier Racing takes place through the afternoon. We have a superb Craft Marquee offering the best of Lakeland Crafts and food and there are trade stands, refreshments, amusements and much more. Have a go on the Archery exhibition. Image: The fell race trophy Fell Race & Wrestling images Copyright Dave Oswald Our 2011 Fair took place in beautiful weather and large crowds enjoyed an action packed event. Results of the Fell Race can be found on the fell race page. This year we were grateful for the local Young Farmers Groups for organising a Tug of War competition which grabbed the crowd's attention, Crook YF being the overall winners, receiving £100 kindly donated by Nick Mowbray which will go to their chosen charity. Record entiries for Hound, Terriers and Lurchers and a great Herdwick Sheep Show and Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling competition finished the day. The children's sports attracted a lot of attention and the day ended with a splendid fly past from the Red Arrows.
Lets hope 2012 will be as good
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON 22nd July 2012
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Coniston Country Fair Sunday 22nd July 2012